3/3/2017 0 Comments Blog Post #6 3-3-17 Women have been thought to have little intellect and skill set, except a skill set in the kitchen. A huge indication of the issue at hand is the employment in Computer Science fields. In an article titled Girls Who Code Closing Computer Science Gender Gap, Cayce Hill states this, "Currently women pose only 18 percent of the computer science field. By 2020 there will be 1.4 million job openings and women will only fill 3 percent of that demand ”. Girls are beginning to take a stand against this statistic. Marshfield High has created a Girls who Code Club, and this club is making a difference.
Currently adults see a large gender gap and are not happy about it. Their daughters are put into a stereotypical box that makes their self worth dwindle. Educating young children that a position in a STEM related job does not have to be filled with men specifically, women can do the job just as well. After decades STEM gender gaps are slowly, but surely starting to close. Bravery is an important trait women need to have in order to live in a male ridden workforce. Standing alongside one another women have been overcoming social “norms”, and teaching their daughters about equality. Organizations like, Girls who Code Club, is just the beginning of a female revolution.
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2/3/2017 0 Comments Blog Post #5 2-3-17Is a genius born or created? That is the big question asked by John Cloud. He concludes being a genius is not always defined by one's IQ, but by their creativity. The twenty first century is controlled by technology which can either help or destroy the population. Creating a genius is possible, but only in an enriching environment filled with creativity. Bottom line a genius is defined by creativity. I will think in a creative matter and challenge myself.
11/4/2016 0 Comments Blog Post #3 11-4-16In the article, "How Geniuses Think" by Micheal Michalko explains their idea abut what being a geniuses really entails. For example, Richard Feynman was announced a noble prize winner with an IQ of 122. Having a high IQ does not make one a genius, Richard proved that by being awarded the Last American genius. The author believes in the idea of a genius not having high test scores. Vital statistics follow each genius. Having one parent (Dickens and Darwin), having a father over 30, a mother under 25, and being celibate are just a few unique characteristics of most geniuses. Genius standards were researched by scholars. My genius hour project will be done by using many strategies. Problem solving, looking at issues in a different light, and thinking outside of the box will be just a few. Every genius has encountered issues, overcoming these are what define a genius.
10/22/2016 0 Comments Blog Post #2 10-21-16Genius hour can mean a lot to a student, especially if it is driven with passion. CNN wrote an article about this project and explained the benefits of giving students time in class to pursue a passion. Students have written posts about becoming a vegetarian to saving a community garden, the options are endless and inspiring. Certifying my beloved pet to become a service animal is the goal of my genius hour project. Reading the CNN article gave me the hope that this idea can, and will be possible. Taking this hope and turning it into an actual reality is what I took from the article.
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